At long last, the ‘ice is slowly melting,’ which makes this the perfect time to dream of summer and those days of lazing around a cottage and dangling your feet off the dock. Spring is barely a week away, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park already has announced a few acts on its summer [...]
Michigan rocker Bob Seger has made Grand Rapids a regular — and early — stop on his tours with the Silver Bullet Band since 2006. Here’s what some fans had to say about Tuesday night’s show at Van Andel Arena. Leave it to the fans to say it with real enthusiasm and a genuine respect [...]
Spins on Music guest columnist Josh Rose has made peace with the Internet as a means of spreading his musical message and getting closer to fans. As he puts it, tweaking a Steve Earle line, “My Evolution … Starts Now.” EDITOR’S NOTE:This Spins on Music guest column is one of a series of essays giving [...]
Check out this roster of best and worst love songs of all time, then enter the “Spins on Music is My Valentine” contest to win tickets to 12 concerts. EDITOR’S NOTE: The contest deadline has passed. Winners will be announced at Spins on Music on Friday, Feb. 15. Spins on Music really is your [...]
Singer-songwriter Ken Bierschbach has embraced the value of connecting — in small and big ways — with musicians, producers, fans, venues and more in navigating a career in music. It’s a lesson worth learning for all of us. EDITOR’S NOTE:This Spins on Music guest column is one of a series of essays giving a voice [...]
Steve Hilger @ The Musicians’ Soundboard: Mentoring young talent for a lifetime of musical passion
Posted: 24th April 2013 by John in Commentary, Guest Column, Upcoming showsTags: blues, jazz
Recalling his own youthful experience, guitarist-singer Steve Hilger started a jazz jam night for young players, giving them a chance to sit in with pros. It rolls on again Thursday at Noto’s. A little inspiration can last a lifetime. We all have had people in our lives who have moved us or inspired us [...]